Nitrogen and sulfur: In-season application, nutrient interactions, precision tech & more

University of Minnesota Extension’s two-day field School for Ag Professionals is coming up July 29 and July 30, 2026. If you’re an agronomist, a retailer, dealer or consultant, if you’re a summer field scout - we encourage you to attend these small-group, hands-on sessions led in the field by experienced instructors. 12 Certified Crop Advisor CEUs credits are available! For all the details, including info on lodging, visit z.umn.edu/AgFieldSchool2026In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we’re talking about nitrogen and sulfur application. What does current nitrogen and sulfur research mean for Minnesota growers? What do we know about the relationship between N and S in crops? What -if any- considerations should farmers make when applying S? Do N application rates need to be changed? With an earlier planting window this year will there be any issues related to N and S growers should be concerned about?Guests:Daniel Kaiser, Extension nutrient management specialist (St. Paul)Yuxin Miao, Assistant Professor of Precision Agriculture and Nutrient Management (St. Paul)Jeff Coulter, Extension corn agronomist (St. Paul)Fabian Fernandez, Extension nutrient management specialist (St. Paul)Additional resources:Is it worth applying sulfur to your soybean crop?Sulfur fertilizer application: Does S carry over from one year to the next?Making sense of Minnesota’s corn fertilizer guidelines: Frequently asked questions and answersPrecision Agriculture Center---For the latest nutrient management information, subscribe to the Nutrient Management Podcast wherever you listen and never miss an episode! And don't forget to subscribe to the Minnesota Crop News daily or weekly email newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube channel, like UMN Extension Nutrient Management on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and visit our website.If you have questions or comments, please email us at [email protected] for the Nutrient Management Podcast is provided by Minnesota's fertilizer tonnage fee through the Agricultural Fertilizer Research & Education Council (AFREC). Learn more at MNsoilfertility.com.